rights and responsibilities
what responsibility comes with writing a letter to the editor of a Georgia newspaper?
use appropriate words
who makes sure people obey laws?
Courts and police
what is the 19th amendment?
Allowed women the right to vote
What are the bill of rights?
The first 10 amendments of the US constitution
what responsibility goes with protest a law you disagree with
use nonviolent methods to make your point
what responsibility goes with saying what you feel is true?
don't say things that hurt others
What are the 4 things a citizen must do?
pay taxes, sign up for the selective service, obey the laws, and serve on a jury.
What is the 15th amendment
Allowed all men the right to vote
what is the national body of laws that governs the united states of america?
The U.S. Constitution
what responsibility goes with going tot the church you choose
let others worship freely
what responsibility goes with dressing how you like
dress warm in winter
what do taxes pay for? (name at least 4)
teachers, police officers, park rangers, parks, schools, roads, ect
what is the 23rd amendment
Allowed people in Washington DC to vote.
What is the 5th amendment?
why will you be arrested for drunk driving?
to keep other drivers safe, and to keep you from hurting yourself
what responsibility goes with drive where you choose
follow traffic laws
People do not like paying taxes, but we do anyways. why do we pay taxes?
because it is our civic responsibility (it helps make America strong)
What is the 24th amendment?
outlawed poll taxes
Felicia is unable to afford legal representation, so she tried to defend herself at trial. Is this due process? why?
No if you cannot afford a lawyer the government will give you one.
why must you be 18 to vote?
because you are considered an adult, and are mature enough to make your own decisions.
what responsibility goes with going to school
do you homework (try)
How much is the sales tax in Georgia?
7%
What is the 26th amendment?
Made the legal voting age 18
After being arrested for repeatedly stealing her teacher's pencils, a judge set Montoya's bail at $2 million. Is this due proccess? why?
No because that is unreasonably price to pay for stealing a pencil
why must you attend school?